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‘Disney Jr. Ariel – The Little Mermaid’ Season 2 Now Available on Disney+

January 28, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Disney+ release date: January 28, 2026
Disney Jr. release date: November 10, 2025

Synopsis: In the second season, Ariel and her pals discover a magical new undersea realm and embark on imaginative journeys through the beautiful Crystal World, meeting new friends like the adventurous mermaid Akiko and her crystal axolotl, Axyl.

Voice cast:
Mykal-Michelle Harris as Ariel
Taye Diggs as King Triton
Amber Riley as Ursula
Gracen Newton as Flounder
Cruz Flateau as Fernie
Elizabeth Phoenix Caro as Lucia
Kai Zen as Akiko

Jodi Benson, who voiced Ariel in the original 1989 animated feature film The Little Mermaid, guest stars as Marina Neptina, Ariel’s favorite singer.

‘LEGO Disney Princess: Villains Unite’ Trailer and Release Date: Cinderella, Belle and Aurora Join the Battle Against Gaston

August 12, 2025 / / 0 Comments

Release date: August 25, 2025 on Disney+.

Synopsis: After Ariel, Moana, Tiana, Rapunzel, and Snow White thwarted Gaston’s plan to take over all of their kingdoms, he calls upon Ursula, Jafar, and the Evil Queen to help take the Princesses down once and for all.

The Princesses learn about Gaston’s scheme and recruit Aurora, Belle, and Cinderella with the help of Magic Mirror. Together, the Princesses team up for an ultimate showdown of good versus evil.

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Disney Jr. Unveils Slate of New Series and Specials, Including ‘Cars: Lightning Racers’ & ‘Spidey and Iron Man: Avengers Team-Up!’

August 11, 2025 / / 0 Comments

Disney Jr.’s new series and specials were revealed at the recent “Disney Jr. Let’s Play!” fan celebration at Disney California Adventure Park and Downtown Disney District.

Let’s kick things off with Marvel’s Spidey and Iron Man: Avengers Team-Up! — two new 22-minute specials, the first of which premieres October 16 and sees Iron Man and the Avengers joining Spidey to stop Ultron and Green Goblin from taking control of the city’s devices.

A second Halloween-themed special will premiere Fall 2026.

Cars: Lightning Racers follows Lightning McQueen as he gears up for all-new adventures in Radiator Springs alongside his friends Mater, Pipes (a thrill-seeking drag car) and Miles (a mud-loving monster truck).

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‘Disney Junior’s Ariel’ Teaser Trailer: Animated Musical Series for Preschoolers Premieres This Summer

March 29, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Disney Junior’s Ariel is an animated musical series for preschoolers inspired by the The Little Mermaid. It follows 8-year-old Ariel as she and her friends embark on underwater adventures throughout their kingdom of Atlantica and beyond.

The series features King Triton, Ursula, Sebastian and Flounder, as well as new additions like Ariel’s two best friends, Lucia and Fernie, and lots of other sea creatures.

The series stars Mykal-Michelle Harris as Ariel, Taye Diggs as King Triton and Amber Riley as Ursula.

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